ColorplanBenjamin Moore Jalapeno Pepper (2147-30) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 32. For trim, try Acadia White (OC-38).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 32.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A19D52 |
| RGB | 161, 157, 82 |
| HSL | 57°, 33%, 48% |
About Jalapeno Pepper
Jalapeno Pepper (2147-30) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 32, Jalapeno Pepper absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jalapeno Pepper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Forest Moss (2146-20), it's lighter and cooler.
How Jalapeno Pepper changes with the light
Jalapeno Pepper has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Jalapeno Pepper's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Jalapeno Pepper will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Jalapeno Pepper can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Jalapeno Pepper will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Jalapeno Pepper in real homes
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Jalapeno Pepper equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 13.5
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 14.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Duster (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Jalapeno Pepper questions
What undertone does Jalapeno Pepper have?
Jalapeno Pepper has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jalapeno Pepper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Jalapeno Pepper a light or dark color?
Jalapeno Pepper has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, Jalapeno Pepper absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Jalapeno Pepper in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 13.5); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Jalapeno Pepper?
Try Acadia White (OC-38) on trim and Gardenia (AF-10) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Jalapeno Pepper's undertone.
Where does Jalapeno Pepper work best?
Jalapeno Pepper works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 32, Jalapeno Pepper absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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